mineral
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, transparent to translucent, and a trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous luster, transparent to translucent, and a trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the crystallization of silica-rich fluids in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites across various geological eras.
Uses & applications
Widely used in electronics, glass manufacturing, abrasives, and as a popular gemstone and mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and exhibits strong piezoelectric properties.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high hardness, lack of cleavage, and distinct conchoidal fracture; found worldwide in virtually all rock types.
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